Sassy Violet
4004-10A · #A1ABD7 · LRV 41.5 — cool blue tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Blue Nova17
- 2Gothic Purple24
- 3Sassy Violet41.5
- 4French Lilac56
- 5Lavender Mist63
What Color Is Sassy Violet, Really?
Sassy Violet reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar 4004-10A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sassy Violet
Sassy Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Sassy Violet
Sassy Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Sassy Violet are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 4004-10A directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | IndulgentSW 6969 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.2 | 41 | Color page → |
| Behr | Lavender SkyP540-4 · Behr | 1.3 | 42 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Victorian Trim2068-50 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 46 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | SuenosPPG17-01 · PPG / Glidden | 4.2 | 41 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fresh Hyacinth54BB 41/237 · Glidden | 2.0 | 41 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Lite Periwinkle141-4DB · Dutch Boy | 3.8 | 41 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Sassy Violet within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A1ABD7 in HSL space. Pair Sassy Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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